GRE Word List

REAPER

one that reaps

The meaning of the word reaper is one that reaps.

Random words

WordMeaning
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
fiascoa complete failure
eclecticcomposed of elements drawn from various sources
explicitfully revealed or expressed without vagueness, implication, or ambiguity : leaving no question as to meaning or intent
hazarda source of danger
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease